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Articles in Municipal Election 2014

Voter Turnout: The Red Herring in The RoomHere's to the next four years and a much different municipal governance landscape when we return to the polls in 2018. by M Adrian BrassingtonPublished November 12, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (15 comments)

HSR Needs an Independent Commission (Candidate Submission)Hamilton's transit service should be governed by a commission of citizens, transit experts and councillors to shepherd the troubled agency through the coming cultural transformation. by Jason AllenPublished October 22, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (10 comments)

A Proven Community Leader for Trustee (Candidate Submission)Public education has a direct result on the vitality of a neighbourhood, and it's time for community impact to be weighed heavily against what happens with our schools. by Ed SculthorpePublished October 22, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (3 comments)

My Campaign for Ward 7 Councillor (Candidate Submission)So if you've read this far and like some or all of what you see, I hope you share this website, its link, and its contents with your friends and neighbours. by Keith BeckPublished October 20, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (0 comments)

October 2014 Brad Clark vs. May 2014 Brad ClarkClark's latest policies are a total repudiation of his analysis in May, when he understood that investing in urban intensification is more economically sustainable than low-density, high-cost sprawl. by Ryan McGrealPublished October 16, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (9 comments)

What I Have to Offer Ward 2 (Candidate Submission)This article describes a little bit about me, how I will do the job of City Councillor, and why I am qualified to be elected to this position. by Terri WallisPublished October 15, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (1 comment)

Hamilton 311 (Candidate Submission)It's time we do away with 'good enough for the likes of you' when it comes to customer service, and demand that when we call the City, we get the right answer, the first time. by Jason AllenPublished October 07, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (19 comments)

Riding Bikes for Fun (Candidate Submission)If only we could all just remember what it was like to be a carefree ten-year-old riding a bike around town or somewhere far off in the woods. by Marc RisdalePublished October 02, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (26 comments)

Letting Cooler Heads Prevail on Hot-Button Issues (Candidate Submission)The wonderful enthusiasm of Hamiltonians is at risk of being smothered by City Hall's tedious infighting, chronic delays, and partisanship. With the municipal election rapidly approaching, Hamiltonians have an opportunity to change that. by Marie RobbinsPublished September 24, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (14 comments)

Mayoral Candidates Say Hamilton Needs To Supercharge Economic GrowthFrom their discussion, it seems as though Eisenberger and McHattie are the leading contenders for achieving the economic development Hamilton needs in order to be a place where people want to live and work. by Meghan GreavesPublished September 22, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (9 comments)

BRT is Not Just Express BusesBRT is a transportation system in which high-speed, high-capacity buses run on physically separate dedicated lanes between transit stations. by Ryan McGrealPublished September 19, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (45 comments)

Why a Rental Housing Licence is so Important (Candidate Submission)A rental licence provides the City with a tool which, used correctly, will not penalize responsible property owners but will ensure that there is a level playing field for renters and neighbourhoods in that all properties will meet the same standards. by Ira RosenPublished September 17, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (22 comments)

Clark Reverses Position on All-Day GO Trains, Light Rail TransitThree years ago, Brad Clark was adamant that there was no business case for all-day GO train service and that Hamilton would be crazy not to hold the Province to their promise of full capital funding for LRT. by Ryan McGrealPublished September 11, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (26 comments)

No Evidence to Support Clark's New LRT PositionClark's new transit position is to ask the Province for less money than they offered to build a more modest system that will cost us more money to operate while generating less revenue and attracting less new private investment. by Ryan McGrealPublished September 05, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (33 comments)

City of Hamilton Bans Campaigning in Public Spaces Used by HSRThe ban is a direct violation of a 2009 Supreme Court of Canada decision protecting the Charter right to free political speech from unreasonable infringement by a transit agency. by Joey ColemanPublished September 03, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (3 comments)

Public Education Discussion Must Include Skilled TradesWith one million skilled trade workers needed in Canada by 2020, it's time the Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board expanded its Skilled Trade development. by Ed SculthorpePublished September 02, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (2 comments)

Please Consider VotingThere is nothing less intimidating to a politician than a room full of angry non-voters. They have no leverage. by Sean HurleyPublished February 21, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (6 comments)

Hamilton's Future As A Tech City Threatened By Lack Of LeadershipTogether we share the dream of making Hamilton a successful technology city. But to truly succeed in realizing this dream we need leaders who understand the benefits of achieving it. by Adrian DuyzerPublished February 06, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (17 comments)

Bob Bratina's Amalgamation FascinationHamilton has a lot to talk about between now and Election Day. Re-fighting old battles is just a distraction. by Zachary SpicerPublished January 30, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (15 comments)

Bratina Fumbles De-Amalgamation AgainThe city has to move on and as long as Bratina insists on opening old wounds, finding closure will be difficult. by Zachary SpicerPublished January 09, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (42 comments)

Bratina Raises Amalgamation Issue AgainAt today's State of the City talk, Mayor Bob Bratina brought up the forced amalgamation of Hamilton with its suburbs. by Ryan McGrealPublished January 08, 2014 in Municipal Election 2014 (12 comments)